Crime & Safety

Unclaimed Cash + Deadly Crashes: Pleasant Hill, East Bay Crime News

An East Bay man died following a boat collision; a smash-and-grab robbery at a department store; and police announce multiple arrests.

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the stories making news during the past two weeks from East Bay police logs —

Did You Lose $20,000 in Cash, Or $2,655?

  • The money was found in the East Bay and turned over to police. Here's how to claim it.

Pedestrian In Bike Lane Killed

  • The person was walking a bike in the bike lane when struck.

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Contra Costa Man Dies In San Francisco Bay Boat Collision

  • The collision happened Thursday near Angel Island.

Fremont Police Investigate Homicide At Busy Intersection

  • The shooting happened late one Friday night.

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Police Investigate Homicide Between Two Men In Castro Valley

  • Police are investigating what they describe as a homicide involving two men thought to be experiencing homelessness.

Smash And Grab Robbers Hit Walnut Creek Macy's: Suspects Sought

  • Walnut Creek Police officers are searching for three suspects in connection with a smash and grab robbery that took place in a Macy's.

Motorcyclist Killed In I-580 Crash

  • The California Highway Patrol had to close all but one lane of eastbound traffic during the morning commute Wednesday.

Coroner IDs East Bay Crash Victim

  • She died May 31 in a crash with a big rig.

2 People Shot In Union City

  • The shooting happened on Whipple Road Tuesday night.

San Leandro Police Make 2 Arrests In Shooting Case

  • San Leandro police say that two Oakland residents have been arrested on suspicion of a shooting that took place earlier this month.

Police Pursuit In Lamorinda Ends With 3 Arrests

  • Police say a gun was tossed out of the car at Campolindo High School.

San Leandro Police Make Catalytic Converter Theft Arrests

  • Police say that in both cases, the men were caught in the act.

Alameda Police Arrest 2 For Armed Robbery

  • In addition to taking 2 women into custody, police recovered $1500 worth of stolen merchandise.

Anti-Asian Graffiti Incident Investigated In San Leandro

  • Authorities are investigating a hate crime this weekend after someone vandalized a home's garage and a sign with anti-Asian messages.

Fire Station 4 In Walnut Creek To Reopen

  • The reopening is part of the consolidation plan between Con Fire and East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.

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